The org had faced administrative issues, missing filings in 2021-2022 that temporarily suspended its non-profit status. It also experienced a sponsorship decline, which impacted local fundraising.
The post said all funds collected for the 2026 festival — including vendor fees, sponsorships and other prepaid contributions — will be refunded within 30 to 90 days and asked for patience while the process is completed. It did not offer further detail about the reasons for the cancellation or the organization’s closure.
hhmmm....they flunked their audit